In Lant Land, the Doctor, Tegan, and Turlough land at a mysterious location where a couple is obsessed with a simulated reality TV show. However, there's something far more sinister going on.

The story is really almost exclusively about its concept. There's little that feels like it has to be a Doctor Who story and the characters are pretty interchangeable. However, writer Jonathan Morris really builds a sense of mystery and is helped by sound effects that give this just a perfect sense of atmosphere. Overall, it's a very solid Short Trip with a big surprise twist at the end.

I can not understand at all why this story has such a comperatively low score. It's a very strange, atmospheric and just plain eerie little piece with a brilliant central conceit. Duncan Wisbey's delivery is a treat to listen to. A true gem.

Any main range subscribers who found this little present in their account over Christmas would do well to give it a listen. I confess that I'm a little biased because I love any story with the crew featuring Turlough or the Fifth Doctor, but even aside from that, Johnny Morris' little tale is a quirky mix of amusing and creepy, and Duncan Wisbey is a truly excellent reader. Don't miss it.